OSHA Inspection: GREENFIELD BASKET FACTORY, INC.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Stair railings and handrails were not installed in accordance with the provisions of 1910.23:     a) stairway to storage loft, on or about June 6, 2013, a standard railing was not installed on the stair rail in that it did not include an intermediate rail.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective clothing was not used wherever it was necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through physical contact:    a) log cutting saw, southeast corner of building.  On or about June 6, 2013, employees were not using cut-resistant pants or chaps when operating the chainsaw.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles:    a) log cutting saw, southeast corner of building.  On or about June 6, 2013, employees were not using face protection to protect against flying wood chips when operating the chainsaw.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by ingoing nip points and rotating parts:    a) round room, bushel forming and stapling machines.  On or about June 6, 2013, the bushel forming and stapling machine was not guarded to protect the operator from the moving ram.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1600.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(b)(6): Each operating treadle was not protected against unexpected or accidental tripping:  a) Mainline, on or about June 6, 2013, the foot treadles of the basket stapling machines were not protected from unexpected or accidental tripping.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-02-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $2400.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guards were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation:    a) Mainline, basket stapling machines.  On or about June 6, 2013, the stapler machines were not guarded to protect employees from the stapling action.     b) clipper, on or about June 6, 2013, the clipper, used to cut the wooden slats, was not guarded to protect the operator from the shearing action of the clipper.

Issued

2013-12-05 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $500.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii): Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    a) log cutting and steam area, on or about June 6, 2013, the flexible cord of the hoist was not continuous in that the cord was extended by splicing and connecting another cord.  The two cords were connected and held together with electrical tape.